Captain Solomon Fling, Monroe Police Department, Michigan

Captain Solomon Fling

Monroe Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Sunday, August 2, 1925

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Solomon Fling

Captain Solomon Fling was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing two burglary suspects on South Dixie Highway.

He swerved his patrol car to avoid striking another vehicle and instead hit a soft shoulder. His vehicle flipped over three times, and he was ejected from the car. The other officer survived his injuries.

Captain Fling was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Monroe Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 11 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

single vehicle crash, vehicle pursuit

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Capt. Fling,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 2, 2025